Courtesy of the MabiniHood Volunteer / Facebook page
More than 100 families were displaced after a fire broke out in Barangay 93, Capulong, Tondo, Manila, on Tuesday, July 29.
According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire originated on the second floor of a two-story residential structure constructed from lightweight materials.
The fire quickly intensified and spread to nearby structures, prompting fire officials to raise the first alarm at 3:55 a.m., and was followed by the second alarm at 4:03 a.m.
The third alarm was declared at 4:12 a.m. and under control at 5:35 a.m.
It was finally declared out at 7:03 a.m.
Initial reports indicate that around 30 houses were burned, affecting an estimated 100 families or approximately 200 individuals.
The BFP estimates the damage at around P100,000.
Despite the extent of the destruction, no fatalities or injuries were reported.
A total of 43 fire trucks responded to the scene, with 13 coming from the BFP and 30 from volunteer fire brigades.
Four ambulances also arrived to assist, including one from the BFP and three from volunteer groups.
The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Authorities continue to assess the situation and provide assistance to the displaced families.